Traxxas Rustler 1/10 Stadium Truck - Self Righting Skis

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Built and designed in AutoCAD are a set of skis for my Traxxas Rustler XL, a 1/10 scale stadium truck. Here's an explanation of the files. Struts.stl is a set of struts to print alone, fitting the size mentioned below. Struts_short.stl is a shorter set of struts, if you prefer the "highjack" look. Front.stl is the front split part of the ski, which must be attached to the rest of the parts. Parts.stl contains the remaining parts of the skis. Ski.stl represents the full ski, assuming your printer can handle large prints. Ski_complete.stl is a full model of the ski, with no scale. Strut_complete.stl is a full model of the strut, also with no scale. Note that these files are listed as "no scale." The skis will be universal to any vehicle you want them on, but the strut is designed for my truck and how it attaches to the chassis. Mine works by simply removing a tire, unlike some other designs that require changing the front end entirely. They're quite large, measuring 11.85 inches in length when printed at full size. This size accommodates standard 12MM hex hubs without requiring additional work, aside from cleaning up a bit. If you alter the strut's size, remember to reposition the holes in the base so they still attach correctly to the skis. You'll also need small nuts and bolts to assemble the parts unless you prefer an alternative method. I used spare parts that came with my truck. Note that the struts must face forward for proper positioning, allowing the skis to rotate back into a good landing position if you catch air. With that said, feel free to modify or improve on the design as you see fit (just don't sell them). Add paddle tires in the rear and skis in the front. Enjoy! Bring on the snow, and Merry Christmas! My skis were printed using a Dremel Idea Printer with an 8x6x6 bed. I used PLA at 40% infill, 100 speed, and 220deg temperature.